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AWS Solutions Architect with extensive experience in cloud contact centers, specializing in Amazon Connect, AWS infrastructure, and modern telecommunications solutions. Expert in migrating legacy systems to cloud-native architectures.

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Technical Expertise

AWS Cloud & Amazon Connect

  • Amazon Connect (Contact Flows, Routing, Analytics)
  • AWS Solutions Architecture & Design
  • Lambda Functions & Serverless Computing
  • CloudFormation & Infrastructure as Code
  • Connect APIs & Custom Integrations
  • Real-time & Historical Analytics

Legacy Contact Center Technologies

  • Cisco ICM (Scripting, Configuration, Routing)
  • Avaya Definity, Call Manager, Intuity Audix
  • VoIP (SIP, H323, Media Gateways)
  • CTI (MAPD/AES, CTConnect, Cisco CTIOS)
  • Migration Planning & Execution

Programming & Development

  • Python, JavaScript, Node.js
  • AWS SDK & APIs
  • Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, React)
  • Database (DynamoDB, RDS, SQL Server)
  • DevOps & CI/CD Pipelines

Cloud Architecture & Integration

  • AWS Services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM)
  • API Gateway & Microservices
  • Event-driven Architecture
  • Security & Compliance (SOC2, HIPAA)
  • Monitoring & Observability (CloudWatch)
  • Cost Optimization & Performance Tuning

Technical Writing & Interests

Amazon Connect Deep Dives

  • Custom UI Development & Integration Strategies
  • Chat Widget Deployment Options Analysis
  • Frontend vs Backend Control Trade-offs
  • CloudFront CDN Optimization for Chat UIs
  • Contact Flow Design & Best Practices

Cloud Architecture & DevOps

  • Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation)
  • Serverless Architecture Patterns
  • CI/CD Pipeline Design
  • Cost Optimization Strategies
  • Multi-Region Deployment Patterns

AI & Emerging Technologies

  • AI Integration in Contact Centers
  • Voice AI & Natural Language Processing
  • Machine Learning for Customer Analytics
  • Chatbot Development & Training
  • Automation & Workflow Optimization

Hardware & IoT Projects

  • AIY Voice HAT Development
  • Raspberry Pi Integration Projects
  • USB Hardware Programming (FlashCat USB)
  • Embedded Systems & Firmware
  • IoT Device Management

I regularly write about these topics and share implementation guides on my blog

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